Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and quantum machine learning applications to solve tomorrow's challenges today. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Our culture combines MIT-level rigor with startup agility, offering unparalleled growth opportunities in the quantum frontier.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum applications
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure federal and private research grants
- Mentor junior researchers and interns
- Collaborate with hardware teams on quantum chip integration
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Publication record in Nature/Science journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM, Amazon Braket)